TAG: Rhymefest

Oct04

Skyzoo & Illmind, Live From The Tapedeck (Review)

Skyzoo & Illmind

Live From The Tapedeck

Released by Duck Down Records


One man's take should never be a definitive verdict on an artistic endeavor, especially if you have even the slightest inclination towards serving up soup cans on a canvas yourself. The fact is, critical reads are a must in these day-late/dollar-short days, even when most blog-savvy 12-year olds know how to pirate the latest album, DVD or video game in 20 keystrokes or less. Buying an album takes a little commitment in the 21st century and the logical choice seems to be Itunes, in fact the old star/mic rating system ...

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Aug17

Rhymefest Interview

Revolution is a word often thrown around but rarely represented accurately.  Projects and people are often characterized as being revolutionary, but sadly they often fail to create any significant change or sustain any noteworthy impact.  A true revolutionary change must begin with a determined introspective investigation. Rhymefest understands this. He has for quite some time and with his decision to no longer be referred to as Rhymefest but instead his true name of Che, he is taking the necessary steps to demonstrate to the world the revolution that he has been taking a part of. Without rehashing stories about how he got his start or trying to have him speak on projects he is unable to speak on (Kanye West for instance), URB focused on the issue of most precedence: The Revolution of Rhymefest. URB caught up with Fest to discuss his most recent project, his personal revolution, and  the potential of his involvement in a hip-hop super group. …MORE

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Jun15

Rhymefest – “Prosperity” (Video)

We’re not sure which of the super-producers (Kanye? Just Blaze? Mark Ronson? DJ Premier?)laced this particular cut off Chicago rapper Rhymefest’s new album, El Che, but it is fuuuunkay! RF spits knowledge about the bogus preachers promising wealth and happiness (for the cost of a tithe) that preys on the poor and minorities, but does it in a way that’s pretty darn funny. The definition of hip-hop in our book.




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Mar08

Dilated Peoples’ DJ Babu Reveals Passion for Production

Often referred to as the dangerous man who can speak with his hands, the Dilated Junkie known as Babu is one of the hungriest artists in the game right now. While he is best known as being the man behind the turntables for the Dilated Peoples, he has also had a string of successful Duck Season albums, which he is served as executive producer. However, his passion for production goes beyond his work with these familiar outlets. Like an artist looking for his first major break, Babu is driven by a passionate hunger rare for someone who could easily consider himself a vet. With the release of his second instrumental album, Babu is determined to show that his beats are just as hefty as his scratch. URB caught up with Babu to find out a little more about his mindset …

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Mar08

Rhymefest Preps Sophomore Record “El Che” for May 18th

The Grammy-winning artist includes guests Saigon, Little Brother and Production from Scram Jones, S1, BKS and Terry Hunter on the upcoming record. In anticipation of the release, fans can expect a mixtape to drop in April, DANGEROUS: 5-18.” We can also expect Rhymefest to go all-out because his new hook up with dN|Be Entertainment allows him to flex those creative muscles; in other words, take a listen to “Talk My Shit,” “One Arm Push Up” and Scram Jones produced “Give It To Me” f/Saigon & Adad for some corporate-bashing. Phonte comes in on “Say Whassup” and “Prosperity” and “How High” has Little Brother and Darien Brockington. Tracklisting and tourdates after the jump.

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